Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

An oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) quenching its thirst. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property…


Orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina)

Orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina)

An orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina) quenching its thirst. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property…


Himalayan bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys)

Himalayan bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys)

A beautiful pose of a bird you'll hear and see throughout the Himalayas. Here it's on its way to drinking water provided by a house owner during the dry…


Rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara)

Rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara)

A rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara) perched near a rare source of water. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your…


Grey-winged blackbird (Turdus boulboul)

Grey-winged blackbird (Turdus boulboul)

Nothing feels better than a thorough soak in pond during the dry season. In the dry season many people offer permanent water sources for the birds and local…


Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855


Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

At this altitude the Geraniums are very small, but still easy to recognize. Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855


Gentiana sedifolia

Gentiana sedifolia

Gentiana sedifolia is very variable, so pattern varies. I found many in bloom here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Mesmerizing color and pattern that can…


Gentianella cerastioides

Gentianella cerastioides

At first glance gentianella cerastioides resembles a crocus. I was lucky to visit when in bloom, and they thrive here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Here…


Lasiocephalus ovatus

Lasiocephalus ovatus

Native range of lasiocephalus ovatus is Colombia and Ecuador. Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855